56 Vette
Wore out three sets of tires already!
My son started working for the village again this past week for the summer, he comes home today and says, "Dad, pretty cool tank bike next to a ladies house by the park, I saw it on my brush route today!" So we hop in my truck and go see it. Super nice older lady comes out and says her pastor had it new as a boy and delivered newspapers with it. Had people stop and look at it, and said she would sell it and give the money back to the church. I ask her how much and she says how's $25 sound? I about flipped!! Told her it was worth more than that, and offered her a replacement yard bike, and $50, and still feel a little guilty, but she was happy and so were me and my son. Hope her and her friends keep finding bikes for us to buy! She only asked that we let her see it when its done, and I told her no problem. From what I can tell so far its a 41 Sieberling road king badged Colson. Missing the head light, has a newer messenger Schwinn seat on it and the chain is stiff and broken. Not sure if it came with a rack or not, don't look like any marks where one would be. Will get this one cleaned up and in riding condition. Soon will be looking for a period seat, and a dropstand. Thanks for looking, any info or comments appreciated! Joe
